Are You Old Enough To Remember What These Are Called?

We've shared lots of tricky pictures before, asking you to remember what an antique was called, or to tell us what something obscure was used for. This is another one of those challenges, but it's a little tougher than the rest.

These may look like regular figurines, but there's something special about them. Here's a hint: you'll probably remember these if you grew up with a very small TV.

Got an idea yet, or are you ready to give up? Here's one more hint: whoever invented these had a pretty bright idea!

When televisions were smaller and dimmer, watching them in the dark could seriously strain your eyes. The TV lamp was designed to sit on top of your set and provide some ambient light throughout your living room.